To calculate the amount of energy absorbed by the copper statue, we can use the specific heat capacity formula:
Q = m * c * ΔT
Where: Q is the amount of energy absorbed (in joules), m is the mass of the statue (in kilograms), c is the specific heat capacity of copper (in joules per kilogram per degree Celsius), ΔT is the change in temperature (in degrees Celsius).
Given: Mass of the statue, m = 55 kg Change in temperature, ΔT = 40°C - 20°C = 20°C
The specific heat capacity of copper is approximately 385 J/(kg°C).
Using the formula, we can calculate the amount of energy absorbed:
Q = 55 kg * 385 J/(kg°C) * 20°C Q = 423,500 joules
Therefore, the copper statue absorbs approximately 423,500 joules of energy from the sun.